Tapabento S.Bento

We arrived right when the restaurant opened, and it was clear that this place is extremely popular—getting a table without a reservation seemed quite difficult. Luckily, thanks to the kind host, we were able to get a seat even without a booking. As the host was showing us to our table, he asked where we were from, and it turned out he wanted to give us a menu in our own language. I was pleasantly surprised by this thoughtful gesture—usually, even when visiting non-English-speaking countries, you have to ask for an English menu, but this place had menus available in so many different languages. That alone made me feel warmly welcomed. The napkins and tablecloths were beautiful, and the interior decor was unique and charming. Our server, Alberto, was incredibly friendly. We’re from Spain and Korea, and he even used a mix of Spanish and Korean while speaking with us, which made the whole experience feel even more special. His kind and attentive service truly elevated the meal. The wonderful lady owner, Isabel seemed to be walking around the restaurant making sure everyone was having a good time. She personally served the dishes we ordered onto our individual plates and explained how to enjoy them—it felt like being a guest at someone’s home, with a loving mother serving the food she made herself. She speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian, and German fluently! And of course, the food was absolutely delicious. We were so full we thought we might burst, but still didn’t leave a single bite behind. It was a truly perfect meal—from the delicious dishes to the positive energy of the staff. If any of my friends visit Porto, I will definitely recommend this restaurant to them.

I think of it all the time and it’s been a year since I ate here! At the time I had been feeling under the weather and the soup made me feel so much better and was seasoned perfectly while still being light. Just amazing. The staff was also immensely kind and let us get in right before a reservation. Just cannot wait to return.

We went without a reservation, and the restaurant was really busy so we had to wait quite a bit. But the staff worked so hard to accommodate us, and it truly paid off. The food was absolutely delicious! There were so many different dishes to choose from, and everything we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. I had seen so many good reviews beforehand, and honestly, I was a bit nervous that the wait might lead to disappointment but they absolutely did not disappoint. The owner and staff felt like a close-knit family, and even in the middle of the chaos, they were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. They really created a warm and positive atmosphere and it felt good to be there. Highly recommend!

It’s a busy place and a bit tricky to find at first (it’s actually inside the train station😆), but worth it. We didn’t have a booking so sat at the bar - if you’re in a group, definitely book ahead. The tapas were really good - we had tacos, Spanish omelette, codfish croquettes, ham on tomato bread and chocolate pudding. Would happily go back to try more 😋

Came highly recommended online and by a friend and lived up to expectations! Hidden away in the train station, this restaurant's food and service deserve the price it commands. Food was stellar across the board, the duck main and the tuna tataki were the standouts in our opinion. Service was attentive, informative, friendly and extremely efficient. Worth a visit! Make a reservation, the place is heaving.

We had a delicious lunch at Tapabento. The oysters were fresh and plump, while the shrimp risotto featured tender, succulent shrimp with a slight char that added great depth. The risotto was creamy and rich, with a subtle lemon hint that paired perfectly with the seafood. The portion was just right, leaving me satisfied but not overly full. Plus, the service was excellent—friendly staff and multilingual menus made it welcoming for international guests. It was a memorable meal, and I’d recommend it to seafood lovers!

This place was always packed when I would walk by, and I finally decided to give it a try. I had a cocktail, the cod fish cakes, and the cod with cornbread and greens. The main course was AMAZING! The flavors and textures blended together so well, and the cod was cooked to perfection. Hands down one of the best places I visited while in Porto!

The food was wonderful and our server was amazing. They were very accommodating for our toddler and infant. The green Thai curry was the highlight of the meal for us. It had a great flavor and the seafood tasted very fresh. Also, don't sleep on the "chicken nuggets" for the kids which is a tender breaded chicken breast cutlet. It was good quality and quantity even for an adult.